Wayne Ormond (rugby union)

Wayne Wilson Ormond (born 9 August 1977) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1]

Wayne Ormond
Full nameWayne Wilson Ormond
Date of birth (1977-08-09) 9 August 1977
Place of birthTokoroa, New Zealand
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock / Flanker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1999–05 Bay of Plenty 65 (55)
2011 King Country 1 (0)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003–05 Chiefs 25 (0)

Biography

Ormond comes from the small community of Tihoi, near Taupō in Waikato.[2]

A blindside flanker and lock, Ormond is best remembered for being captain of the first Bay of Plenty team to claim the Ranfurly Shield, with a 33–28 upset over Auckland in 2004. He was named the NPC's most valuable player for 2004 and got nominated for that year's Halberg Awards.[3] The All Black selectors however overlooked Ormond for the 2004 end-of-year rugby union internationals, in favour of Jerry Collins and an uncapped Jerome Kaino.[4]

Ormond competed with the Chiefs from 2003 to 2005 and won four caps for New Zealand Maori.[5] He headed overseas to Japan in 2006 and spent five seasons with Fukuoka club Coca-Cola Red Sparks.[6] On his return to New Zealand, Ormond made a solitary appearance for King Country, having moved back to his family farm in Tihoi.[7]

References
  1. "Wayne Ormond coaches as way to give back". NZ Herald. 14 March 2012.
  2. "NPC where are they now? Bay of Plenty legend Wayne Ormond back on the farm in Tihoi where it all began". Stuff.co.nz. 19 September 2020.
  3. "Ormond up for Halberg Award". NZ Herald. 18 December 2004.
  4. "Disappointment at Ormond's non-selection". NZ Herald. 27 October 2004.
  5. "Wayne Wilson Ormond". New Zealand Rugby History.
  6. "Ormond to leave Bay of Plenty and head to Japan". NZ Herald. 5 October 2005.
  7. "Ormond's heart is with Rams for championship". Stuff.co.nz. 23 July 2011.
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